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CultureThe Art Of The Witcher 3
Now this is a treat. The Witcher 3 has easily been my favourite game of 2015 [Update: and now 2016 as well], so it’s a pleasure to showcase a big collection of artwork that went into the game’s development and promotion. This post originally appeared in August 2015. It has been updated to include art…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2016 - UncategorizedBy Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2016
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UncategorizedWarhammer 40K Gets The (Short) Movie It Deserves
Erasmus Brosdau, an art director at Crysis developers Crytek, has been working on a Warhammer 40K short film (in his spare time!) for the past six years. It’s now done, kind of, and it’s been well and truly worth the wait. Positioned as a prologue for a wider story, this 9-minute video may not have…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Well, that’s all from me! Peter and I would like to thank the Kotaku staff and readers for letting us share our personal thoughts on recent and classic games this weekend. Here’s hoping we’ll see you again soon. You can follow Ben and Peter on Twitter at @SuperBentendo and @TieryasXu respectively.
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Culture
The Week In Games: Turn The Beat Around
You probably weren’t aware that there are already nine Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA titles in existence. That’s ok, we forgive you. It’s been almost two years since digital popstar Hatsune Miku graced a home console here in the states, so rhythm gaming fans are sure to be dancing in the streets this coming week. Or…
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CultureWhat Game Has The Best Original Soundtrack?
Most of gaming greatest titles have one thing in common – a fantastic musical score. But with so many classic melodies and signature tracks it can be hard for fans to pin down just which game has the best overall soundtrack. As anyone who knows me can attest, I am a huge fan of the…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Vita ‘Exclusives’ Are My Favorite Part Of The PlayStation 4
I was two years late to the PlayStation 4 party. It’s always hard for me to justify buying a new console, especially one that’s marketed to more “hard-core” gamers. Luckily I’ve found plenty of gems to play with my lovely matte parallelogram. While I’m finally down with the PS4 crowd, I’ve never touched a PlayStation…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
It’s Time We Got A Super Wario Bros. Game
Nintendo is notorious for surprising players with games that fall on both sides of the fan service spectrum. Whether we’ll ever get a title starring the beloved anti-hero duo that is Wario and Waluigi is unknown, but it would sure make for a wonderfully bizarre outing. For years now Nintendo has featured Wario and Waluigi,…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Ko Takeuchi Is The Master Of Nerd Culture Doodles
You may not know his name, but chances are you’ve seen some of Ko Takeuchi’s art. Best known for his simple designs and bold lines, Takeuchi has helped shape the look of both the WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven series. He also draws a lot of nerdy icons, memes, and adorable characters in his spare time.…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Best (And Worst) Console Redesigns
It’s not uncommon for home and handheld consoles to get a drastic makeover in the years after their launch. Sometimes even after they’ve begun playing second fiddle to a new more powerful sibling. With the Xbox One S fresh in our memories and a thinner version of the PlayStation 4 all but confirmed, it’s the…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Good News, Kotaku! I’m Your Sunday Guest Editor
Oh, I’m afraid it’s true. My name is Ben Bertoli and you’ll be stuck with me all day. May as well make the most of it, right? I promise we’ll have some fun. For those of you who don’t know me (at least in this form), I am a long time Kotaku commenter and the…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 - Culture
Sunday Comics: Rocks
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published August 26. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published August 22. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Riley MacLeod Published August 28, 2016 -
UncategorizedRomance of the Three Kingdoms Is A Perfect Blend Of Strategy And Alt History
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (ROTK) is my Civilization, the tactical strategy game I poured hours of my life into without regret. As my parting article for my run as guest editor today, let me tell you why I love this series so much. Worldbuilding I grew up with the book on which the game…
By Peter Tieryas Published August 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
How Xenoblade Chronicles X Made Me Rethink JRPGs
Traveling the alien landscape of Xenoblade Chronicles X (Chronicles X) is sublime. You really feel like you’ve crashed onto a whole new world, where even gravity is different and you leap through the awe-inspiring environments of Mira. There’s whole ecosystems where creatures interact with each other and go about their business, too preoccupied to concern…
By Peter Tieryas Published August 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Helplessness Of Clock Tower
Most survival horror games give you weapons to improve your chances for survival. In the original Clock Tower on the SNES, all you can do is run, and even that’s limited by your stress gauge. Released in 1995 by Human Entertainment in Japan and inspired by an Italian horror film, Phenomena (Creepers in the U.S.),…
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CultureFive Strangest Football Games
I’m not the biggest fan of traditional sports games. What I really enjoy are the wackier takes on popular pastimes that channel the familiar into a stranger landscape of rules and regulations. I’ve been hooked on HBO’s Hard Knocks which has led me back to American football. Following my series of “strange” articles, here’s five…
By Peter Tieryas Published August 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Immoral Morality of Ultima V
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar was a revolutionary game because there wasn’t a traditional villain to fight against. Instead, the focus was on becoming the Avatar, chasing after honor, sacrifice, humility, and spirituality. In Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny, the teachings you’ve embodied have become totally corrupted. Twenty years have passed since the events…
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UncategorizedMetal Gear Solid 2 Was A Twisted Experiment in Mind Control
It was E3 2000 when I nearly lost my shit. The sequel to one of the best games I’d played on the PS1, Metal Gear Solid, was coming out on the PS2 and the graphics showcased in Sons of Liberty were unbelievable. Realistic rain poured down on a tanker as it is taken over by…
By Peter Tieryas Published August 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
How 11 Developers Got Their Start In the Game Industry
I love origin stories, especially when they’re related to games. Back when I got my start in the game industry at LucasArts, there weren’t many schools for gaming or technical art. It was all about the reel. I made mine spending sleepless nights learning the 3D program, Maya, barely awake, sculpting polygons into spaceships and…
By Peter Tieryas Published August 27, 2016
